Highly accomplished and bilingual (English/French) Digital Financial Services Consultant with 15+ years of experience driving financial inclusion across Francophone Africa. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful DFS Projects, building strategic partnerships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), banks, and fintechs, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Expertise in expanding access to financial services for underserved populations, particularly through mobile money and digital microinsurance solutions. Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to impactful digital financial inclusion initiatives.
Analyzing Country Risk and ease of doing Business.
Strengthening analytical and data-driven skills through Global Peace Index, Global Terrorism Index and Ecological Threads Report.
Understanding Leadership and International Business Development.
Improved understanding of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions; and applied Due Diligence Procedures. Identified AML/CFT and Sanctions Red Flags.
Personal Data Processing, Social Networking Best Practices, Mobile Device Security Best Practices.
Understanding Conversational AI platforms, chatbots and voice-bot technology; designing and implementing virtual assistant strategy for the banking industry.
Types of Payment System (RTGS, ACH, Cross-border payment systems, Card Networks), Payments Processing, Regulation & Compliance (AML/CFT, Data protection), Business Models in payments.